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Fans let out a chorus of boos when Dylan Larkin was introduced in the opening ceremony of the Detroit Red Wings' home opener Friday night.
Credit: Apr 13, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena.
Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesLarkin, who was not in the lineup due to an upper-body injury, waved at the crowd as those in attendance heckled him.from the team in June. The 30-year-old center is under contract with Detroit through the 2030-31 season with a cap hit of $8.7 million. In 2025-26, Larkin scored 34 goals and added 33 assists for 67 points.
The Red Wings missed the playoffs for the 10th straight season.after six seasons of wearing the “C.” The team also said any conversations regarding his future with Detroit would be kept private. Larkin said he and the club had discussions on his future in the offseason that carried into training camp.
“When new leadership is in place, we’ll talk further about the direction of the team,” he said. “We will keep those conversations private, and I will keep my focus on the season ahead and on the guys in that room. ”
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